Seven Years At Eton 1857-1864 (1883)

Seven Years at Eton 1857-1864 is a memoir written by James Brinsley-Richards and published in 1883. The book recounts the author's experiences as a student at Eton College one of the most prestigious and influential schools in England. Brinsley-Richards attended Eton from the age of nine until he was sixteen and his memoir provides a fascinating glimpse into the daily life routines and traditions of the school during the mid-19th century.The book is divided into chapters that cover different aspects of the Eton experience such as academics sports social life and discipline. Brinsley-Richards describes the rigorous academic curriculum at Eton which included Latin Greek mathematics and English literature as well as the extracurricular activities that were an integral part of the school culture such as cricket rowing and hunting.The author also provides insights into the social hierarchy at Eton where students were divided into houses and fags (junior students who served as assistants to older boys). He recounts his own experiences as a fag and the relationships he formed with his fellow students and teachers.One of the most interesting aspects of the book is Brinsley-Richards' description of the discipline system at Eton which was harsh and unforgiving. Punishments included caning flogging and solitary confinement and the author describes several instances of boys being severely punished for minor infractions.Overall Seven Years at Eton 1857-1864 is a fascinating memoir that provides a unique perspective on one of the most famous and influential schools in England. Brinsley-Richards' vivid descriptions of life at Eton during the mid-19th century make this book a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of education or British social history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting preserving and promoting the world's literature in affordable high quality modern editions that are true to their original work.